Earl Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother, says he felt it was his “duty” to write a memoir about her life. The new book is presented as a personal account of Diana’s experiences.
Multiple outlets report that the memoir also contains contentious claims about the King. However, based on the information provided here, the specific details of those claims are not included, and the accounts focus more on the existence of the allegations than on their content. The reporting therefore centers on Spencer’s stated motivation for writing and the fact that the memoir is described as making “damning” assertions connected to the King, rather than on any single verifiable episode or quote.
Overall, coverage aligns on the core points: Spencer’s rationale is framed as a sense of responsibility for telling Diana’s story, and the memoir’s publication is accompanied by reports of criticism directed at the King.